DVD
Mao's last dancer / directed by Bruce Beresford ; produced by Jane Scott.
Based on an inspiring true story, this emotionally powerful crowd-pleaser emerged as one of the year's most talked about independent films. It's the fascinating and epic tale of Li Cunxin, a peasant boy from rural China who beats impossible odds to become a world-renowned ballet dancer. Through breathtaking talent and sheer determination, Li makes his way to the United States, but when he falls in love with an American woman, he must risk everything to remain in the land of the free.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Distributor: [Canada] : Distributed by Mongrel, 2011.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Release date: Mar. 29, 2011. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director, Bruce Beresford. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Bruce Greenwood, Chi Cao, Joan Chen, Kyle MacLachlan. |
| Target Audience Note: | Rating: PG; for a brief violent image, some sensuality, language and incidental smoking CHV rating: PG. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85). |
| Language Note: | English or dubbed French dialogue; English or French subtitles. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Li, Cunxin, 1961- > Drama. Ballet dancers > China > Drama. Defectors > China > Drama. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Gorge Community College Library | DRAMA MAOS 2011 (Text) | 33892002463025 | DVD | Available | - |
Summary:
Based on an inspiring true story, this emotionally powerful crowd-pleaser emerged as one of the year's most talked about independent films. It's the fascinating and epic tale of Li Cunxin, a peasant boy from rural China who beats impossible odds to become a world-renowned ballet dancer. Through breathtaking talent and sheer determination, Li makes his way to the United States, but when he falls in love with an American woman, he must risk everything to remain in the land of the free.
